Eze to Arsenal frees up space for Super Eagles star to join Tottenham

Mikel Arteta's Arsenal have signed Eberechi Eze from Crystal Palace in a summer window that could prove pivotal in the Gunners' pursuit of silverware, Soccernet.ng reports.

Leandro Trossard's inconsistency on the left, alongside Gabriel Martinelli's regression in recent seasons forced the record FA Cup Champions into the transfer market as they splashed $91m on the England midfielder.

Tottenham Hotspur were keen on signing the versatile 27-year-old and felt they already had an agreement in place with Eze, pending talks with Crystal Palace, but a phone call from Mikel Arteta swayed the mind of Arsenal's new number ten.

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While Thomas Frank's side wanted Eze to take up the left wing spot, they'll have to look elsewhere as the manager has made his intentions of playing Richarlison in a central role very clear in the opening two Premier League games.

The summer transfer window slams shut in a few weeks, and Spurs are entering into the market to find a left winger of Premier League standard.

As per Football Talk, Tottenham Hotspur are likely to be the frontrunners for Ademola Lookman as their search for a winger continues, and a swoop for Manchester City's Savinho at this stage of the transfer window is also unlikely to materialise.

The 2025 UEFA Europa League winners missed out on Eberechi Eze and only signed Mohammed Kudus in attack this summer.

Lookman is viewed as another solid addition to the attacking third with his price tag also looking reasonable for the quality he offers.

Spurs could get talks underway for the Atalanta star soon, but it remains to be seen if they are willing to meet the Serie A outfit’s asking price in the next few days.

The 27-year-old has undoubtedly been La Dea's best player over the past four years, but now believes it is time for a new chapter after four years at the Gewiss Stadium.

Lookman declined offers from other clubs to agree on personal terms with Inter Milan. However, Atalanta do not want to sell the 2024 CAF Player of the Year to another Italian side.

The Bergamo-based side turned down three improved offers from Inter Milan. The player on the other hand absconded from training in a bid to force a move.

A return to England might appeal to the U-20 World Cup winner with the Three Lions, but the offer coming from Spurs, given their history could cast doubts in the mind of the African Player of the Year.

Lookman doesn't want to play for Atalanta again, but a new start under Thomas Frank might make the one-time Europa League winner consider a move to North London.